This article is about the hand tool. For the polearm, see awl pike.
Awls were a kind of small, handheld tool used for various trades.[1][2][3]
Description[]
Though there were different designs, the typical awl had a 3‑inch (7.6‑centimeter) or longer needle-like metal tip with a wooden handle,[1][2][3]
Usage[]
Awls were widely used for working with leather and fabrics, allowing the artisan to punch holes through material and make clothing, armor, shoes, and other products. Other awls were used by woodworkers to scratch lines to mark the wood, or to tap shallow holes in preparation for nails. A similar but larger device called an auger was used to prepare holes for larger spikes.[1][2][3]
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See Also[]
Gallery[]
A fabric and leather awl.
A woodworking awl.
Appearances[]
Adventures
Video Games
Organized Play & Licensed Adventures
External Links[]
Awl article at the Neverwinter Wiki.
Bradawl article at Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia.- Scratch awl article at Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia.
- Stitching awl article at Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia.
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Connie Rae Henson & Dale "slade" Henson (August 1992). The Magic Encyclopedia Volume One. (TSR, Inc), p. 25. ISBN 9781560764298.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Jeff Grubb, Julia Martin, Steven E. Schend et al (1992). Aurora's Whole Realms Catalogue. (TSR, Inc), p. 55. ISBN 0-5607-6327-2.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Cryptic Studios (June 2013). Neverwinter. Perfect World Entertainment.